Research Project

SOURCES:

• Endings like .org and .gov and .edu tend to be safer, more reliable
• Stay away from biased websites - lots of one-sided opinions, might state a certain position, by a single person or group who is unknown or unqualified
• Look for well-known sites and organizations (like PBS, History channel, NPS, etc.)
• Research authors or sites to see if they are legitimate
• Use sites that have source documents (primary source materials)
• Wikipedia - use links to confirm information; information often good and organized, but you can't cite it as a source

NOTES:

• Pre-categorize information from your sources (write in margins - which part of project does the information connect to)
• Paraphrase each paragraph or section
• Use paper, typed notes, quizlet, note-taking apps or websites, index cards, highlighted sources

DRAFT:

• Summarize/Paraphrase but do not copy your sources in your draft
• Do not cut-and-paste from digital sources, even if you change some of the words
• Organize your information into paragraphs before you start writing
• While it is good to proofread your work as you write, you should also proofread the next day, or at least a hour or two after finishing writing.
• Use the outline to make sure you have included all parts of the draft

RECORDING SOURCES: